Were the blades already sharpened well enough to skate in immediately? Or will I have to get them sharpened before I can skate?
15027
I had to get them sharpened and I'm a beginner. They didn't specify that you had to, but you do or you will slide around :(
15028
If you are wanting sharp blades, you are probably a more advanced skater, and will want a higher quality pair. I purchased these for a novice skater. Hope this helps.
15029
I had mine sharpened befor the first use but was told that they really didn't need it. I guess it depends on what level skater you are. If your are a competative figure skater you'd want them sharp. If you are like me, a rank shakey amature take them like they are.
15030
No. The right skate seemed fine, but the left was dull in the front. I had to have them sharpened or the left skate would slide out.
15031
Mine came ready to go. I've used them numerous time and they still don't need sharpening. I've had them looked at by the experts at the rink and mine still don't need sharpening, but it depends on how often you skate. I just love these skates and you can't beat the deal. Hope this helped.
196155
Send them back because my daughter came with them. With everything, they are great skates.
1046559
I sharpened mine before I put them on because I thought as you do that it looked like the cutting edges had been painted over.
1371613
Yes, I brought them last year for my granddaughter and she has skated outdoors most of the time. They are tough, fit well and a good value for the price. Buy 1 size larger than their shoe size at least.
1497269
The blades are self sharpening with normal use. If they have gone dull it may be due to cutting paper stock that is too thick. You would need to contact the manufacturer.
1209424
No. You have to get them sharpened. Most rinks or sporting goods stores will do it for $5
282355
I think they are both but i only use indoors. They are for beginners and by no means a "Speed" skate. The wheels are very wide and have a strong grip on them. I think they would be better for outdoor. I agree that they are hard to skate indoors with. very comfortable on your feet though.
1868134
Yea man the abec 7 ogs are really good. real fast real clean. They started sputterting and lost spin around 2 months of skating everyday.
790707
Mine came with two razor blades that were ok, so I bought Derby professional blades and they were sharper. There is a leaning curve to getting to a proper technique to using it.
1010599
It works fantastic so far Zaza. The blades were aligned and ready right out of the box. I gave them a quick oil on the blades before I began using them. Other than that you should be good to go.
508360
Yes. I checked with my wife, a former teaching pro, on this. Have them sharpened, but if the skater is a relative beginner, tell the sharpener you don't want too large a radius. They'll know what you mean.
1296944
Yes, they can be sharpened to your likening. But make sure you know what you are doing, you could ruin the blade.
1881864
My blade starting catching after a fair bit of use. I had them sharpened by Ace and that did not help. For about $22 you can buy new ones and they have been great, so far. Clipping hair when clean helps prolong the life of the blade tremendously.
290686
Yes. I would suggest wearing them one place or the other. But, just check the wheels for pebbles before going to the rink and you should be fine. If there is a problem, you could buy new wheels if needed.
1013759
I have not had to sharpen the blades as of yet, (I have used 2 summers). However, if I had to I would take to my lawnmower person for sharpening or new blades. :)
195989
The blades do not come sharpened. I went to sports authority and had them sharpened for five dollars..
1467763
The skate board was all assembled already. Just take it out of the box and go!!